[GSC-anno] @MIT [Ski Trip ON SALE, Athletic Grant, Dissertation Boot Camp, and more]
Bomy Lee Chung
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Mon Nov 12 08:48:14 EST 2012
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GSC - Graduate Student Council
- Athletic & Performance Activities Grant (APAG) <#13af4df36ca64590_GSC1>
Academic-Professional
- Career Paths in Academia: a Seminar and Discussion with Prof. Mildred
Dresselhaus <#13af4df36ca64590_Academic-Professional1>
- GSC Dissertation Boot Camp <#13af4df36ca64590_Academic-Professional2>
- MIT Transportation Showcase <#13af4df36ca64590_Academic-Professional3>
- Speed Mentorship with Bose Executives and
Employees<#13af4df36ca64590_Academic-Professional4>
- Conference: Urban Code <#13af4df36ca64590_Academic-Professional5>
- MIT Energy Finance Forum <#13af4df36ca64590_Academic-Professional6>
- Registration Open for MIT-China Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Forum<#13af4df36ca64590_Academic-Professional7>
- Emerging Leaders in Science & Society
(ELISS)<#13af4df36ca64590_Academic-Professional8>
Extracurricular
- 15th Annual Friday After Thanksgiving (F.A.T.) Chain
Reaction<#13af4df36ca64590_Extracurricular1>
Misc
- Choose to Reuse <#13af4df36ca64590_Misc1>
Social
- 2013 MIT Snowriders-GSC Ski Trip - ON SALE NOW<#13af4df36ca64590_Social1>
- Muddly NFL Sunday <#13af4df36ca64590_Social2>
- TCC Monday Night Discussion - Confession <#13af4df36ca64590_Social3>
- LSC: 21 (FREE screening and talk with Ben Mezrich and Jeff
Ma!)<#13af4df36ca64590_Social4>
- Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub <#13af4df36ca64590_Social5>
- Speed Friending - China and the World <#13af4df36ca64590_Social6>
- GA^3 Taste of the World Potluck <#13af4df36ca64590_Social7>
- TCC Pasta Feed and Games Night <#13af4df36ca64590_Social8>
- Late Guy Fawkes Night Celebration <#13af4df36ca64590_Social9>
- Ashdown Brunch <#13af4df36ca64590_Social10>
- Edgerton Coffeehouse <#13af4df36ca64590_Social11>
- Backgammon Tournament <#13af4df36ca64590_Social12>
- Thanksgiving Potluck <#13af4df36ca64590_Social13>
- MIT Ballroom Dance Team November Social Dance<#13af4df36ca64590_Social14>
- Graduate Economics Association Happy Hour <#13af4df36ca64590_Social15>
*GSC*
Athletic & Performance Activities Grant (APAG) deadline extended to Nov.
30th
*What*: Athletic & Performance Activities Grant (APAG) deadline extended to
Nov. 30th
*When*: November 30th
*Where*: GSC office
*Contact*: gsc-grant at mit.edu
- The APAG supports grad students who pursue a non-research/non-academic
activity at competitive levels.
- Funded events include competitions, tournaments and concerts
- The grant covers fees and expenses (e.g. registration, accommodation
or travel)
- More details here <http://gsc.mit.edu/funding/athletic-grants/>
*Academic-Professional*
Career Paths in Academia: a Seminar and Discussion with Prof. Mildred
Dresselhaus
*What*: Career Paths in Academia: a Seminar and Discussion with Prof.
Mildred Dresselhaus
*When*: Tuesday, November 13, 1-2pm
*Where*: 4-163
*Contact*: GSC Academics, Research, Careers, gsc-arc at mit.edu
- What are career paths in academia like? How have they changed from
past to present? What future trends can we identify?
- In this seminar, Prof. Mildred Dresselhaus will explore these
questions, share experiences from her career and answer questions from the
audience.
- Prof. Dresselhaus has co-authored over 1400 publications and served as
an officer in many national organizations in physics and engineering.
- She has received 28 honorary doctorates, National Medal of Science,
Nicholson Medal for Humanitarian Service, Compton Award, Fermi Prize, Kavli
Prize.
- Registration preferred
HERE<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dE5CdVZKWHozdkxKZWZTT0tlX2w3bGc6MQ#gid=0>
GSC Dissertation Boot Camp
*What*: GSC Dissertation Boot Camp
*When*: 8:30am to 5:30pm, 11/26-12/7
*Where*: Pritchett, Walker Memorial
*Contact*: lbobrien at mit.edu
- Quiet and focused environment for writing theses
- Coffee and breakfast provided
- Please supply your own laptop computer
- Register by 11/23; registration fee $20
- More info and registration
here<http://gsc.mit.edu/programs-initiatives/dbc/>
MIT Transportation Showcase
*What*: MIT Transportation Showcase
*When*: Wednesday, November 14 6-9:30pm
*Where*: MIT Museum (N51)
*Contact*: transportation.showcase at mit.edu
- Meet employers and learn about transportation research across
departments at MIT in a relaxed environment
- Submit your resume for our resume book (to
transportation.showcase at mit.edu) by November 9
- Present your research in the poster session - sign up
here!<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dDRtNjNzNS11a1VxWlNKYmhUVHNaOHc6MQ>
- To learn more and get involved, please visit our
website<http://transportclub.mit.edu/showcase.html>
Speed Mentorship with Bose Executives and Employees
*What*: Speed Mentorship with Bose Executives and Employees
*When*: Wednesday, Nov 14 @ 630pm
*Where*: E62-223
*Contact*: kmytty at mit.edu
- The MIT IDEAS Global Challenge has invited Bose executive officers and
top employees to help mentor MIT teams for one evening.
- If you're working on a project that makes a positive impact, come
share it for a chance to gain feedback and advice.
- Employees come from many areas and bring a wide range of experience in
manufacturing, design, strategy, technical experience + more.
- RSVP by filling out this brief application form
here<http://globalchallenge.mit.edu/about/rsvp>.
Questions? Email globalchallenge at mit.edu.
Conference: Urban Code
*What*: Conference: Urban Code
*When*: November 15-16, 2012
*Where*: E15-070
*Contact*: senseable-ucr at mit.edu
- Today, data is generated at an unprecedented rate. In 2010, former
Google CEO, Eric Schmidt, noted that the these vast quantities of data,
produced as a result of the proliferation of digital technologies, can shed
new light on how cities function
- Join leading thinkers from around the world for a series of talks and
discussions on big urban data.
MIT Energy Finance Forum
*What*: MIT Energy Finance Forum
*When*: November 16 2012
*Where*: Boston Marriott Cambridge Two Cambridge Center, 50 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02142
*Contact*: georgem at mit.edu
- Keynote speeches by Cyrille du Peloux, President and Chief Executive
Officer of Veolia Energy North America and Ralph Izzo, Chairman and CEO of
PSEG
- Specifically looks at the impact that natural gas prices have had on
the energy landscape
- Looks into the future technologies such as solar and the bridge
technologies we'll need to get us there.
Registration Open for MIT-China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum
*What*: Registration Open for MIT-China Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Forum!!
*When*: Nov. 16-18
*Where*: MIT Stata Center
*Contact*: info at mitchief.org
- Discover opportunities in the hottest areas of technology, including
Big Data, Clean Energy, and Healthcare
- Meet top venture capitalists, successful entrepreneurs, and technical
experts from both China and US
- Witness the six finalist teams to pitch their startup projects for a
total of $20,000 in cash prizes
- Visualize a fast-growing market of 1.3 billion people, understand the
Chinese business environment, and spot future development opportunities
- Get your tickets NOW before it runs out!! Register
here<http://mitchief.org/register>
Emerging Leaders in Science & Society (ELISS)
*What*: Emerging Leaders in Science & Society (ELISS)
*When*: Now through Nov. 23
*Where*: Online here<http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/eliss-campus-partners/>
*Contact*: johannaw at mit.edu
- Are you looking for your path to making a difference while in school?
Join the signature drive to support a new program for people just like you.
- ELISS was developed by former grad students who believe that you are a
valuable resource and that you can contribute right now to real-world
problems
- Through a competitive selection process, ELISS will create
cross-disciplinary teams in theme areas such as health, environment,
community, and economy
- Interested? Here’s the catch -- only students at partner campuses may
apply for ELISS. Sign your name to make MIT a partner campus!
- Make sure MIT is a partner campus and MIT students have access to this
amazing opportunity! Sign
here<http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/eliss-campus-partners/>
*Extracurricular*
15th Annual Friday After Thanksgiving (F.A.T.) Chain Reaction!
*What*: 15th Annual Friday After Thanksgiving (F.A.T.) Chain Reaction!
*When*: Friday, November 23, 1-4pm
*Where*: Rockwell Cage
*Contact*: brindha at mit.edu
- Will you be on campus for Thanksgiving weekend? If so, don't miss the
F.A.T. Chain Reaction--a giant spectacle of technological proportions!
- Join the fun by building your own chain reaction machine out of bits,
bytes, bucky balls, or whatever else you can manage.
- Then, on Nov 23, bring your machine to Rockwell Cage and link up with
other contraptions to create a mega Rube Goldberg-like reaction.
- Mark your calendar now to be part of an MIT tradition! Spectators and
volunteers are welcome!
- Registration, tickets, and more information at our
website<http://web.mit.edu/museum/programs/fat.html>
*Misc*
Choose to Reuse
*What*: Choose to Reuse
*When*: Thursday November 15, 8am - 1 pm
*Where*: Stata TSMC (white lobby), corner of Main and Vassar Streets
*Contact*: ro_br at mit.edu
- Come and pick up free, gently used things!!!!
- Bring in clean, reusable things like clothing, dishware, household
items, anything you don't need anymore!
- Drop-off begins at 8:00 AM. Pick-up starts at 11:00 AM. Event ends at
1:00 PM.
- It's America Recycles Day, so be extra proud when you Choose to
Reuse!!!
- Everything that remains will be donated or recycled by the Department
of Facilities Recycling Program.
*Social*
2013 MIT Snowriders-GSC Ski Trip
*What*: 2013 MIT Snowriders-GSC Ski Trip
*When*: January 11-14, 2013
*Where*: Jay Peak Ski Resort, VT
*Contact*: fjawed at mit.edu
- The first round of ticket sales will open Monday 11/12/2012 at 12PM
and the second round of ticket sales will open Wednesday 11/14/2012 at 7pm.
- Each round of ticket sales will remain open until they sell out. We
expect spots to fill up FAST, so be sure to mark your calendars!
- Tickets for people driving themselves up will be sold separately from
those coming up by bus. Prices will be announced shortly.
- With a snowy winter ahead and an INDOOR WATER PARK, we are very
excited to bring MIT to Jay Peak this year. See the ski trip website for
details.
- More info at our website <http://gsc.mit.edu/ski>
Muddy NFL Sunday
*What*: Muddy NFL Sunday
*When*: Sundays 12:30pm-7pm
*Where*: Muddy Charles Pub (50-110)
*Contact*: muddycharlespub at mit.edu
- Come watch EVERY football game through NFL Sunday Ticket at the Muddy!
Open to everyone with a 21+ government ID
- Three TVs will air three games at once!
TCC Monday Night Discussion--Confession
*What*: TCC Monday Night Discussion--Confession
*When*: Monday, November 12 7:00pm
*Where*: W11 Main Dining Room
*Contact*: ptrocha at mit.edu
- Come enjoy a pizza dinner and discussion!
- Berklee College of Music undergraduate Niklas Rodewald will lead a
discussion on the sacrament of Reconciliation and the need for confession
LSC: 21 (FREE screening and talk with Ben Mezrich and Jeff Ma!)
*What*: LSC: 21 (FREE screening and talk with Ben Mezrich and Jeff Ma!)
*When*: November 13 at 7 pm
*Where*: 26-100
*Contact*: lsc at mit.edu
- Ben Mezrich is the author of the best-selling book "Bringing Down the
House: The Inside Story of Six MIT Students Who Took Vegas for Millions,"
which was adapted for the screenplay of 21. Jeff Ma '94 (SB Course 2) was a
member of the MIT Blackjack Team in the 1990's, and is the inspiration for
the character Ben Campbell in 21 (named Kevin Lewis in the book).
Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub
*What*: Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub
*When*: Tues, Nov 13, 7:30pm
*Where*: Thirsty Ear Pub, Ashdown House (NW35)
*Contact*: teec-officers at mit.edu
- Join us for another Comedy Night! This month: Stand up comedy with
Phoebe Angle, Alex Edelman, Tesha Kondrat, Anthony Scibelli, PJ Westin
- Free Food and Soft Drinks!
- Presented by the Thirsty Ear Executive Committee (TEEC)
- ponsored by the GSC Funding Board and the Peter de Florez ’38 Humor
Fund
- 21+ govt ID required for entry. Please have ready to show at door!
Speed Friending - China and the World
*What*: Speed Friending - China and the World
*When*: November 15, 6-7:30PM (Thursday)
*Where*: W20-407
*Contact*: chinacrossroads_exec at mit.edu
- Want to know the Top 3 reasons why Chinese (non-Chinese) people break
up with their BF/GF's?
- Interested in how Chinese (non-Chinese) people receive political
information and express political views?
- How do people in your country establish connections, or guanxi (in
Chinese), for career purposes?
- Like Speed Dating...without the dating
- Reception follows (Chinese dim-sum!); Registration required
HERE<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHl4S1EyWDFFZHZIYnFZZjlWaWpPZGc6MQ#gid=0>
GA^3 Taste of the World Potluck
*What*: GA^3 Taste of the World Potluck
*When*: Friday, Nov. 16th 5:30-8:00 pm
*Where*: 33-116
*Contact*: ga3-exec at mit.edu
- Share your favorite dish from your own culture with others!
- GA^3 is hosting a Taste of the World potluck
- Bring your favorite meal, dessert, soup, salad, anything!
TCC Pasta Feed and Games Night!
*What*: TCC Pasta Feed and Games Night!
*When*: Friday, November 16, 7:00 p.m.
*Where*: W11 Community Room
*Contact*: tcc-fnf at mit.edu
- Come enjoy a delicious pasta dinner and unwind with the Tech Catholic
Community after a long week!
- We'll have spaghetti and cheesy garlic bread (delish!) and then play
some games.
- Like playing Banana Grams and Apples to Apples? We do too! We're also
always open to your ideas as well!
- Cooking starts at 6:15 in the W11 kitchen and eating starts at 7:00,
so feel free to come by at any time.
- Sponsored by the GSC!
Late Guy Fawkes Night Celebration
*What*: Late Guy Fawkes Night Celebration
*When*: Saturday, November 17th, 8pm - 10:30pm
*Where*: Edgerton House Lounge & Courtyard (NW-10)
*Contact*: eh-officers at mit.edu
- Remember, remember the Fifth of November! Guy Fawkes Night
commemorates the defeat of English insurgents' attempt to destroy
Parliament.
- Outdoors, we will have the traditional effigy-burning in the Edgerton
fire pit, followed by s'mores.
- Indoors, we will serve traditional cuisine from Britain and Ireland,
including Bangers & Mash, Irish Stew, Shepherd’s Pie and Chocolate Guinness
Cake.
- We will also be screening "V for Vendetta," a modern adaptation of the
Fawkes tale told from the insurgent's viewpoint.
- All members of the MIT community are welcome! Sponsored by Edgerton
House and the GSC Funding Board.
Ashdown Brunch
*What*: Ashdown Brunch
*When*: Sunday, 18 November, 12 - 2 pm
*Where*: Hulsizer Room, Ashdown House, NW35
*Contact*: ashdown-brunch at mit.edu
- Enjoy pancakes, chocolate croissants, sausages, scrambled eggs, bread
& cheese, French toast, yogurt & granola, home fries and fruits!
- Please bring your own plates and utensils.
- Contact us for volunteering!
- Sponsored by the ODGE, Ashdown House and GradRat, which will also be
present at the brunch.
Edgerton Coffeehouse
*What*: Edgerton Coffeehouse
*When*: Sunday, November 18th, 5:30-7:00pm
*Where*: Edgerton Large Lounge
*Contact*: pmindell5 at gmail.com
- Do you sing, play an instrument, write poetry?
- Be a part of the Edgerton Coffeehouse! Sunday, November 18th,
5:30-7:00pm
- Interested in performing?
- Contact Pam at pmindell5 at gmail.com before November 1st
Backgammon tournament
*What*: Backgammon tournament
*When*: 11/21/2012, 5p-7p
*Where*: 20 Chimneys, Student Center
*Contact*: tsa-exec at mit.edu
- Celebrate the start of the Thanksgiving break with some Turkish food,
and learn how to play backgammon! There will be a backgammon tournament
with a small prize for the winner!
Thanksgiving Potluck
*What*: Thanksgiving Potluck
*When*: November 21, 2012 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
*Where*: W11 Large Dining Room
*Contact*: jdanders at mit.edu
- The Lutheran-Episcopal Ministry welcomes you to Thanksgiving potluck.
Come together to share those things for which you are thankful.
- Come if you love turkey. Come if you can't make it home. Come to
rejoice in our blessings with fellow students. Just come!
- There is no faith requirement to participate in any LEM event ...
ever. You Are Welcome Here.
- Supported by the GSC Funding Board
MIT Ballroom Dance Team November Social Dance
*What*: MIT Ballroom Dance Team November Social Dance
*When*: Saturday, November 24, 7:30-11:59 pm
*Where*: Sala de Puerto Rico
*Contact*: mitbdt-exec at mit.edu
- A night of social dancing!
- Free Quickstep lesson at 7:30 pm, social dancing from 8-11:59 pm
Graduate Economics Association Happy Hour
*What*: Graduate Economics Association Happy Hour
*When*: Friday, November 30, 5:30pm-7pm
*Where*: E52-244
*Contact*: dcolino at mit.edu
- Join the Graduate Economics Association for November's Happy hour.
- Socialize over bites and share ideas.
- All are welcome!
- Co-sponsored by the GSC Funding Board.
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